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The midterm elections will provide businesses with important signals about the direction of federal tax policy, including the prospects for international tax changes and bipartisan legislation. Tax attorney Joshua Odintz spoke with @Law360 about how shifts in congressional control could influence legislative priorities and oversight activity. Read more about the tax issues companies should monitor as they wait to learn how the next Congress will look. bit.ly/4dQ8pC5 #taxpolicy #taxlaw

Congress will return after the midterms with government funding and several major legislative priorities converging around the December 11 deadline. Decisions on appropriations, NDAA, permitting reform, transportation programs, Farm Bill, healthcare provisions and tax policy could shape federal priorities well into 2027. Our public policy group's latest alert outlines various scenarios for the lame-duck session and identifies the key developments organizations should monitor as negotiations progress. bit.ly/4yBAqpb #publicpolicy #federalgovernment #federalfunding

New federal restrictions on foreign-made components mean U.S. drone manufacturers have to reconsider where they source and produce essential technology. Aviation policy and regulation attorney Katie Inman spoke with @AviationWeek about the updated rules shaping access to the domestic market and the federal government's focus on U.S.-based production. Read more about the cost and supply chain questions drone companies will have to answer as they work to source motors, batteries and electronics domestically: bit.ly/3TtlNoK #drones #supplychain #aviation

Quantum computers pose a real threat to traditional cybersecurity, and the time to act is now. Quantum computing and tech policy attorney Paul Stimers spoke with @InformationWeek about the need to adopt post-quantum cryptography to lock down data and mitigate potential threats even as companies explore how to harness this emerging technology to optimize other tasks. With regulatory groups such as NIST taking action and CISOs in the private sector spearheading QPC efforts, he emphasized that organizations cannot wait to upgrade systems and bolster security functions. bit.ly/4jDp5jH #quantumcomputing #cybersecurity #dataprotection

If a congressional inquiry arrived on Monday, would company leadership know who should be in the room by Wednesday? In a @ChiefExecGrp article, Congressional Investigations attorneys Ashley Chavous, Christopher Armstrong and Arya Hariharan explain how CEOs can prepare their companies to respond with credibility and consistency. Read to learn how early coordination helps leadership brief the board, align key teams and address stakeholder concerns. bit.ly/4heTfs8 #congressionalinvestigations #corporategovernance

Holland & Knight is proud to become the newest member of the @Unite4Copyright's Legal Advisory Board. Our Copyright and Intellectual Property teams look forward to collaborating with Copyright Alliance and its members on policies that protect creators and address emerging issues, including those presented by artificial intelligence. Learn more: bit.ly/4rptyZa #copyrightlaw #intellectualproperty

Holland & Knight is honored to welcome retired U.S. Navy Admiral Eric T. Olson as a senior advisor to our National Security & Defense Industry Group. Admiral Olson's distinguished career spans more than 38 years of military service, including serving as the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). At Holland & Knight, he will provide strategic insight on evolving U.S. national security priorities, emerging opportunities in the defense sector and key developments affecting organizations that support government missions. Learn more: bit.ly/4AqrVyo #nationalsecurity #nationaldefense

With the midterms quickly approaching and Washington divided over AI regulation, companies are increasingly turning to K Street to make sure they have a seat at the table when decisions on law and policy are made. Regulatory attorney Marissa Serafino and Federal Government Affairs attorney Todd Wooten were quoted in @BLaw commenting on the surge in federal lobbying on artificial intelligence and forecasting where Congress could take action. For more: bit.ly/3SRTNuF #AIregulation #lobbying

California's proposed restrictions on unauthorized drone flights near large outdoor entertainment venues are raising questions about the line between state authority and federal oversight of national airspace. In a recent @DroneLife article, aviation policy and regulation attorney Katie Inman explained how federal preemption depends on the purpose of a state or local law, including whether it addresses trespass, privacy or public safety concerns. Read more: bit.ly/4gzwOxv #aviationlaw #UAS

New restrictions on the use of State Directed Payment (SDP) programs spell major changes for state Medicaid administrators and major concerns for the hospitals and other providers that depend on these payments. Healthcare Policy attorney Robert Bradner joined an episode of HIMSSCast to talk about what's changing and how the industry is reacting. Listen to the conversation: bit.ly/4gvGUho #Medicaid #hospitals

As Congress takes a closer look at private equity activity in the defense sector, companies should be prepared for increased oversight. Congressional Investigations attorney Arya Hariharan talked with Federal News Network about lawmakers' concerns surrounding defense sector investments, government partnerships and supply chain stability, and why businesses should take a proactive approach to managing potential scrutiny. Read more: bit.ly/4zsMZUt #defenseindustry #governmentcontracts #privateequity

Satellite and Space Technology attorney Paul Stimers and Aviation attorney Katie Inman were featured in @SpaceComExpo talking about the role of legal and policy frameworks in advancing the commercial space economy. They explained how regulatory clarity, government engagement and legal guidance can help companies commercialize emerging space technologies and support sustainable industry growth. bit.ly/4fV0MdO #spacetechnology #emergingtechnology

As #artificialintelligence development continues to outpace regulation, #Aviation #Policy attorney Katie Inman encourages companies to focus on what regulators have already said instead of waiting for a comprehensive #AI rulebook. In a recent @Autonmyglobal article, she discussed how organizations developing #autonomous systems can leverage the FAA's established safety assurance framework to address #compliance, #riskmanagement and accountability concerns. Read more: bit.ly/4x9Cio3 #regulatorycompliance #technologylaw

If Democrats retake one or both chambers of #Congress in the 2026 #midterms, the #oilandgas industry will find itself squarely in the crosshairs of congressional investigations as lawmakers search for ways to support an #affordability-focused message on the campaign trail. #Energy attorney Jim Noe told @politico #lobbying firms are preparing clients for a swift shift in oversight priorities. Read his comments for more on what to expect: bit.ly/4yDd1E4

We're excited to announce the addition of Arya Hariharan to Holland & Knight's #Regulatory Practice in #WashingtonDC. Arya brings more than a decade of senior-level experience on Capitol Hill, including leadership roles on both the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, where she advised on some of the most significant #congressionalinvestigations and #oversight matters of the past decade. She will strengthen our industry-leading Congressional Investigations Team as we help clients navigate the increasingly complex intersection of congressional oversight, policy, politics and #crisismanagement. Join us in welcoming Arya to the firm! bit.ly/3TyzlyC

The Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Slaughter, although focused on the FTC, could also affect executive agencies like the EEOC tasked with enforcing federal employment rules and regulations. In a recent @Law360 article, #LaborandEmployment attorney Timothy Taylor discussed how the ruling may lead to closer alignment among the EEOC, DOL and NLRB, which could create opportunities for joint initiatives and coordinated enforcement efforts. Read more: bit.ly/4vYZrJB

The outcome of the November #midterms could bring renewed congressional scrutiny for companies across industries. In a @GIRalerts article, #CongressionalInvestigations attorney Ashley Chavous examined potential shifts in congressional oversight, areas of bipartisan interest and the steps organizations should consider to prepare for heightened investigative activity. bit.ly/4xWiqWx #riskmanagement